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Kayak Fishing – it’s not just for the blokes, by Karen Knowles Fishing Kayak fishing with friends after work beats the gym any day! Are you getting tired of the hunter gatherer of your house leaving you at home while he heads out kayak fishing? Well, why not join him? Karen Knowles spoke to Ashley Donacaster about kayak fishing and found it’s a sport that many women enjoy as much as the blokes. Did your husband get you into kayak fishing or were you already a kayak fisho? I’ve always fished, my dad taught my brother and me when we were young and then I married a fishing nut and we have two young sons who seem to be heading in the same direction, so I am surrounded. It’s wonderful to hook a little snapper, let one of the boys “catch” it and watch their reaction when they see it. What do you enjoy about kayak fishing? I enjoy being on the water, relaxing and spending time with my hubby. If we take the kids too, they learn new skills. When they catch a fish, they know Dad takes it gently off the hook and they release it again. They already know to hold the fish gently but firmly and to keep their fingers away from the teeth. What do you dislike (if anything)? Occasionally I have the desire to re-position my legs and we have so much gear everywhere it gets a little tricky! You just have to move carefully. Do you fish year around? I haven’t been kayak fishing for all that long – started at the tail end of winter, when the water is colder and the feet and hands get cold, but I think I would fish all year around when baby sitters are available. We only take the boys with us in the summer. Is there any special gear which makes your kayaking/fishing better or more comfortable? Shark skins I think work wonders – I know lots of people who use them and don’t leave home without them. Do you use your own kayak or a double? A Tandem at the moment and will probably continue to use that with the boys over the summer while Andy is in his own fishing geared kayak. Which would you prefer (double or single kayak)? Mmmmmmmmm, depends on if we are going fishing or paddling. I do admit I like the comfort of having Andy close especially if I do happen one day to hook a big fish, but I think I would cope just fine in a kayak with him close by so that I could shout for help. What do you get out of kayak fishing? Mostly time with my husband, and I love the peace of being on the water, it’s calm and relaxing and I love seeing the little penguins occasionally too. Plus I love it that women and men are equal in kayak fishing as far as skills required. There aren’t many outdoor activities we can do together and be equal. 22 ISSUE FIFTY Three • 2 0 0 9 www.kayaknz.co.nz
Fishing Editors Note: A great range of boats! The photo featured is European. In NZ a buoyancy aid must be worn. What would you suggest to women who would love to get out kayak fishing but don’t know where to start? Get down to your local Canoe & Kayak centre and join a kayak fishing group, give them your email and go out with them, they are welcoming to newbies and very helpful. Ashley has been fishing all her life and now enjoys her kayak fishing. The Rasdex Multisporter PFD has had another successful Speight’s Coast to Coast, taking wins with both Gordon Walker and Emily Miazga. A good number of the other top 10 finishers in all classes also chose it. Why? Because it is the most complete multisport PFD on the market: quick side entry, light weight, plenty of pockets, comes with bladder and routing for 3 tubes via our innovative block system. Why compromise your race? Use what the winners use! RRP $289.95 The new Hydra PFD has been tested to NZS 5823:2005. It is also approved for night time use. Available in high viz yellow (see Auckland harbour bylaws) and red, and in 2 sizes. Features large front pocket and key clip, plus hidden side pockets which allow extra foam to be fitted so it can be used for canoe polo. RRP $149.95 Ashley and Andy Doncaster join Catherine Price (also pictured above) for another successful day on the water. www.kayaknz.co.nz ISSUE FIFTY Three • 2009 23
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